Welcome to Kruitz Kraft!

Hello, I'm Dan Kruitz an avid vintage
boat enthusiast and antique outboard collector. My goal with
this site is to improve the antique boating experience by offering
custom built
outboard boatsfrom vintage designs.
I also offer restoration services for vintage outboard boats and motors.

Classic Boat Designs from the 1920's-60's

If you're looking for something to mess about in, or something
just right to showcase an antique outboard, I can build it. I'm
now open to a new boat project - if you're looking for that certain something in a
boat and can't get it from an aluminum fishing punt, drop me a line, as
I have many more plans than shown here.

Cocktail Class Racer - Skua

There's a fun new racer taking the nation by storm. I'm planning to build some, so please check my projects page for updates.

Why Wooden Boats?

"Wooden boats? Aren't those the ones that rotted out
long ago?" In some cases yes, but did you know fiberglass boats rot out as well?
Modern technologies and updated construction techniques allow building
wooden boats that will last longer than ever before.

The Latest

Now Available Plans CD!

Volumes 10 and 25 of the Motor Boating Ideal Series of boat plans is for sale via download or CD -
click here for details

Freebie! Sez You!!

Here's a freebie you can download of a vintage speedboat for small
outboards. "Sez You" by Weston Farmer, N.A. - click here for a ZIP or PDF file.